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Architectural Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Architectural Engineering Beng (Hon)
Architectural Engineering is about sustainable building design. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to smart, connected, resilient homes, architectural engineers design innovative, energy efficient indoor environments of the future.
There is a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and green. Architectural engineers focus on the interaction between engineering services, building design and human behaviour to design appropriate low-energy, indoor environments for buildings.
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Architectural Engineering is about sustainable building design. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to smart, connected, resilient homes, architectural engineers design innovative, energy efficient indoor environments of the future. <br/><br/>There is a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and green. Architectural engineers focus on the interaction between engineering services, building design and human behaviour to design appropriate low-energy, indoor environments for buildings.<br/><br/>Our Architectural Engineering discipline aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the specification, design and management of engineering services required in the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions.<br/><br/>The courses are supported by an Industry advisory panel involving representatives from major multi-national employers. The panel supports our courses ensuring our curriculum delivers exactly what the industry needs and that our graduates are work ready.<br/><br/>Employment prospects for architectural engineering graduates are excellent. There are many exciting opportunities for people who want to play a professional role in helping to shape the built environment of the future.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
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Course Code
K131
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM in a relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DMM in a relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics). GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HNCPass HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics. Scottish HNDPass For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics courses. For Level 3 entry: HND in relevant subject with AB in graded units including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,C,C B,B,B including Mathematics at B for entry to Level 1. For entry to Level 2: BBB including Mathematics. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £18,704 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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